Stress and the overwhelming demands of being a busy working mum can take their toll. A client Sue describes feeling constantly uptight and wired trying to be the perfect working mum – from dealing with homework, pick-ups and drop-offs to cooking and providing the love and care her kids need, along with running her husbands busy [...]
The 2017 Sensis Social Media Report confirms that Australia’s obsession with smartphones is growing, in fact almost 8 in 10 Australians (79%) are now on social media, which is up 10 points on last year. The report also found that locations and places that were once regarded as taboo for accessing social media, such as at [...]
The era of the 9-5 workdays is a thing of a past. Smart technology has given workers access to their work 24/7 and blurred the boundaries between work and home, leading Australians to donating $128 billion in unpaid overtime annually and failing to take their entitled annual leave. Some workplaces expect their workers to work long [...]
Sleep is that golden chain that ties health and our bodies together. -Thomas Dekker We often think of sleep as a time when our bodies switch off, but new research reveals a hive of activity starts up as we drift off. These new findings are showing us why shut-eye is so vital. In our busy modern [...]
“An early morning walk is a blessing for the whole day” -Henry David Thoreau When we are stressed, we are often tempted to relieve our anxiety in a number of ways: eating, sitting in front of the TV for hours, increasing our use of alcohol or drugs (both legal and illegal). All of these are attempts [...]
“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama Have you ever thought to yourself, “I'll finally be happy when I'm married”, or “when I lose weight”. Or “If I get this new job, I'll finally feel totally fulfilled.” Or maybe you relate more to the opposite side of this [...]
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson Without realising it, we take our lives for granted. Here are some examples of good fortune [...]
“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.” Thich Nhat Hanh Travel can be a great way to open your eyes to what you have at home; it can also increase your appreciation of what’s really important in life. I have been very fortunate to travel extensively [...]
What do you do for self care? What do you do just for you? These are the questions I often ask clients to which most respond “Nothing?” “I don’t have enough time” “Isn’t that been selfish?” or “I have never thought about doing that before”. So I thought I would share with you some ideas for [...]
Mindfulness Definition: "Paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgmentally." (Kabat-Zinn). Have you ever noticed that when you do repetitive or familiar tasks, such as driving your car, that your mind is often miles away thinking about something else? This way of functioning is often referred to as “automatic pilot [...]